ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

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Assistant Attorney General

HEALTH CARE & FAIR COMPETITION BUREAU

False Claims Division

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her False Claims Division as an Assistant Attorney General. The False Claims Division holds accountable individuals and companies that make false statements to obtain government contracts or funds and brings enforcement actions against companies in diverse industries, including healthcare, technology, transportation, communications, and public construction.  Cases require coordination with state, local, and federal authorities and involve matters of public interest and social justice, as well as challenging and complex enforcement initiatives.

Primary Duties:  The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for handling the investigation and litigation of complex matters involving alleged violations of the Massachusetts False Claims Act.  Key responsibilities include initiating and conducting investigations, which may include witness interviews, depositions, and civil investigative demands, and handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, dispositive motions, and trial when applicable.  The Assistant Attorney General also will be responsible for assessing, investigating, and litigating sealed whistleblower, or qui tam, actions, some of which are filed on behalf of multiple government entities, and all of which require collaboration with the whistleblower and their attorney.  

Position Type:  Full-Time/Exempt.   

Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most Positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

Salary: $87,500 - $130,595, commensurate with JD year.

To apply for this position:  Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly.  Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. 

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.  The application deadline is October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM (ET) .

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation.  For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932.

Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. 

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Diann DiBenedetto, Administrative Assistant

False Claims Division

(617) 963-2688

Position Requirements:

• A member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission in short order.
• At least three (3) years of complex litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions and drafting and arguing dispositive motions. Mediation and significant courtroom experience preferred.
• Previous experience handling matters involving fraud and/or the federal or Massachusetts False Claims Act is strongly desired, but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Significant interest in public service and working in a collaborative enforcement environment.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. 

Applicants must be Massachusetts Bar eligible at the time of application and must apply for admission before their start date. Candidates who are not yet admitted may be hired as ‘Counsel’ and must pass the Massachusetts Bar within one year of their start date.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.  The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

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